Legion Y70 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
The Verdict
The Legion Y70 and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Legion Y70 is the cheaper of the two at $340 versus $549, a difference of about $209. The Legion Y70 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Legion Y70 stands out for 144hz amoled display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility, while Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is praised for mil-std-810h rugged certification for extreme durability. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Legion Y70 if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version ensures flagship performance for demanding tasks
- →Large 5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging for all-day usage
Buy the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro if…
- →MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- →IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- →Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
Pros & Cons
Legion Y70
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 3000 nits brightness for exceptional clarity and outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version ensures flagship performance for demanding tasks
- Large 5500mAh battery with 68W fast charging for all-day usage
- Gaming-focused design with premium build quality and dual speakers
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium pricing
- IP50 rating offers limited water resistance compared to IP68 competitors
- Lacks telephoto zoom beyond 3x optical range
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Pros
- MIL-STD-810H rugged certification for extreme durability
- IP68 waterproof with removable battery — unique combination
- Removable battery allows hot-swapping for extended field use
- 120Hz display is smooth for a rugged phone
- Programmable side key for push-to-talk or custom actions
Cons
- Thick at 9.9 mm and heavy at 235 g
- Only 15W charging is very slow
- PLS LCD display has weaker colors than AMOLED
- 4050 mAh removable battery is smaller than competitors
- Enterprise pricing at $549 is high for the specs
Full Specifications
| Spec | Legion Y70 | Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.6 | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.3 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 13MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Dark Knight, Titanium Silver | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP50 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5500mAh | 4050 mAh (removable) |
| Charging Speed | 68W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2408 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 16GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 235 g |
| Material | — | Rugged textured plastic, MIL-STD-810H |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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